DDWGA Classic Info

This Monday, the DDWGA will welcome players to Miami Valley Golf Club for its Annual Classic. Registration opens at 11:30 AM, followed by a 1:00 PM shotgun start featuring an 18-hole team format. Following play, participants will enjoy an awards presentation and dinner.

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Water, Water Everywhere

It’s safe to say Mother Nature has made her presence felt across the Miami Valley this year. Through August 12, Dayton has received more than 34 inches of rain in 2026—nearly 7 inches above normal. August alone has already produced more than 5.7 inches, almost five times the normal amount for this point in the month. That follows a record-setting May, when more than 10 inches of rain fell and broke the previous monthly record. For our golf community, those numbers put into perspective what our course superintendents and maintenance teams have been managing. Keeping courses playable through this much rain is no small task, and their work deserves our appreciation.

Masters #3

The 2026 Masters Series wrapped up at Walnut Grove Country Club this past Monday. Brian Bair earned low gross honors with a 73 (+1) and John Savard led the net division with a 68 (-4). The day also featured two Age Breakers, with Clark Dennis shooting his age with a 79 at age 79 and John Savard bettering his age with an 80 at age 86. Thank you to the members and staff at Walnut Grove for their hospitality and to everyone who participated throughout this year’s Masters events. Next up for our senior players is the Senior Metropolitan, August 31–September 1 at Dayton Country Club.

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How Did Our Gents Do?

Six players from Ohio — Tyler Sabo, Jeg Coughlin III, AJ Wilhelm, Carson Bellish, Vaughn Harber, and 2026 Metropolitan Champion Timmy Hollenbeck — competed in the 126th U.S. Amateur Championship this past week at historic Merion Golf Club outside Philadelphia, testing their games against the strongest amateurs in the world. Sabo and Wilhelm led the local contingent, each finishing stroke play at 4-over 144, just two strokes shy of the 2-over mark that advanced to a playoff for the final spots in match play. While all six Ohioans saw their championship runs come to an end after stroke play, the U.S. Amateur continues this weekend with the semifinals today and the championship match tomorrow. Golf fans can watch the action Saturday and Sunday from 3–6 PM on Peacock and NBC

Ohio Golf Journal - August Edition

In this issue of Ohio Golf Journal, readers embark on a mid-summer golf odyssey through Michigan's premier destinations, read a detailed summary of the latest Ohio golf news and preview a star-studded Rocket Classic. The issue also examines the future of LIV Golf, emphasizes positive changes shaping the PGA TOUR, and celebrates Horseshoe Bay's latest national recognition.

Four of Georgia's spectacular coastal and mountain golf destinations are highlighted, the “Golf With Dad” duo takes a visit to Kiva Dunes, the innovative Wee Course at Harbor Shores is shown helping to grow the game and readers receive exclusive details about Andrew Green's upcoming book about the inner workings of the golf world.

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Better Growing Conditions

When a green is struggling, the problem is often connected to the growing environment. Check out this video to see how what happens around the green can have a big impact on the surface itself.

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Volunteer Spotlight

Tim Harrington is a new volunteer with Miami Valley Golf who leans on his passion for golf and dedication to serving others. Tim first discovered the game in college, where a physical education credit sparked what became a lifelong love of golf.

A member of Heatherwoode Golf Course, he has enjoyed many memorable experiences, including being named the 2019 Dayton Area Doc Wright Golf League Team of the Year with his playing partner and even playing golf in Tanzania.

After retiring from the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority in 2023, Tim now works part-time at Heatherwoode and continues to give back through volunteer service, including at professional golf tournaments. He and his wife of 48 years have three children, five grandchildren, and remain active in their church and local community.

Thank you, Tim!

Dayton Wins Tri-City

Team Dayton brought the Tri-City trophy back to the Miami Valley on Tuesday, August 4, claiming the 2026 Annual Tri-City Matches at New Albany Country Club with a dominant 303-point performance over host Columbus (273) and defending champion Cincinnati (234). The annual event features the top female amateur golfers from Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati competing in a unique three-ball match play format, making the victory a true team effort. A special thanks to Betsy Reynolds for her support of Team Dayton over the years. Congratulations to Captain Kathy Ingersoll and the entire Team Dayton squad on an outstanding performance!

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USNDP Scholarship

The USGA has opened applications for the 2027 U.S. National Development Program (USNDP) Grant, offering need-based grants of up to $15,000 to help promising junior golfers continue their competitive development.

The program reimburses eligible families for tournament entry fees, travel, equipment, practice and green fees, coaching, and other approved athlete development expenses. Recipients also gain access to exclusive educational webinars and the Accel Golf performance tracking platform.

Applications remain open through October 31, 2026, and families are encouraged to begin the process early. If you know a talented junior golfer who could benefit from this opportunity, we strongly encourage you to learn more.

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Golf License Plate

PGA REACH Southern Ohio and the Northern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation recently announced the launch of a new license plate, 'Play Golf Ohio,' to support the growth of the game.

Each purchase of the license plate will include a $15 donation to the Northern Ohio PGA Section Foundation and the Southern Ohio PGA Golf Foundation. These programs support youth initiatives, people with disabilities and veterans all through golf.

The license plate is expected to be available for purchase in late 2026.

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Steen Stumper

Which one of the following is an immovable obstruction

A - A road declared by the Committee to be an integral object.

B - An out of bounds stake.

C - A tree or shrub indicating 150 yards to the putting green.

D - A bridge over a penalty area.

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Perry Puzzlers

A golfer posts a 4.5 differential, which enters their lowest 8. However, their Handicap Index increases after the revision. How is this possible?

A. - A Handicap Index can never increase after a counting score is posted
B. - PCC automatically increased the new differential
C. - An even lower counting differential was the 20th score and dropped from the record
D. - GHIN ignores new differentials below 5.0

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Quick Hits

Miami Valley Team Invitational is on Thursday, August 27th at Dayton Country Club.

The winner of this year's Miami Valley Golf Senior Metropolitan Championship (Overall Division) will receive an exemption into the Final Stage of the U.S. Senior Open Qualifier in 2027.

If you have an event you’d like us to share, please send the details to info@mvgolf.org .

Miami Valley Golf Events

8/31 – 09/01 – Sr & Mid-Am - Dayton
9/8 - Doubles Championship

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